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Nutrition

How animals take in and use food for bodily needs.

Genetics and Breeding

The study of heredity to improve or modify offspring.

Physiology

The mechanisms of life, including processes such as reproduction, lactation, and nutrition.

Animal Behavior

How animals interact with one another and their environment.

Animal Health

The study of how diseases, parasites, and the environment affect animal productivity and well-being.

Companion Animals

Domesticated animals whose needs for companionship can be readily met in human households.

Equine Industry

The industry related to horses, encompassing various activities such as sport, entertainment, and working roles.

Dairy Industry

The industry focused on the production of milk and dairy products, with about 9.36 million dairy cows in the US.

Beef Industry

The industry involved in the production and consumption of beef, with 30 pounds consumed per person annually in the US.

Swine Industry

The industry that produces pork, involving 42 billion pounds produced in the US and focusing on health, nutrition, and reproduction.

Poultry Industry

The industry that includes production of chicken eggs and meat, with significant commercial and backyard operations.